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Photos: Sundial Bridge a work of art

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  • Sundial Bridge full on

    Sundial Bridge full on

    A masterpiece by architect Santiago Calatrava, the Sundial Bridge in Redding, Calif., spans the Sacramento River.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Sundial Bridge

    Sundial Bridge

    Redding may seem like an unusual place for a world-famous architect to come for a project, but the Sundial Bridge in north-central California is worth a visit.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Under Sundial

    Under Sundial

    It is possible to walk underneath both ends of the pedestrian bridge.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Time marker

    Time marker

    The Sundial Bridge is a functional sundial.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Tower from the side

    Tower from the side

    The tower of Sundial Bridge as seen from the side.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Looking up at the tower

    Looking up at the tower

    Looking straight up into the hollow tower of the bridge.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Up into the tower

    Up into the tower

    A view from the base of the tower of Sundial Bridge.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Opening of bridge 1

    Opening of bridge 1

    An aerial view of the Sundial Bridge on the day of its grand opening, July 4, 2004.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Opening of bridge 2

    Opening of bridge 2

    The Sundial Bridge links the north and south campuses of Turtle Bay Exploration Park and serves as a new downtown entrance for Redding's extensive Sacramento River Trail system.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • At night

    At night

    Santiago Calatrava's Sundial Bridge in Redding, Calif., seen at night on July 23, 2005.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Eerie glow

    Eerie glow

    As seen at night in Redding, Calif. on July 23, 2005, the illumination of the Sundial Bridge gives it an eerie glow that is reflected on the surface of the Sacramento River.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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  • Sundial Bridge full on
  • Sundial Bridge
  • Under Sundial
  • Time marker
  • Tower from the side
  • Looking up at the tower
  • Up into the tower
  • Opening of bridge 1
  • Opening of bridge 2
  • At night
  • Eerie glow

Redding, Calif., plays host to one of the most amazing examples of a bridge as art in the world.

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Sundial Bridge full on

A masterpiece by architect Santiago Calatrava, the Sundial Bridge in Redding, Calif., spans the Sacramento River.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)

Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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